This week, we’re putting everything on the line when we pit clotheslines against dryers. Katie-Ellen Humphries is pro-clothesline and she’s prepared to hang her opponent out to dry, but Myles Morrison is ready to get into a tumble when he defends dryers. Then, should Saskatoon be Saskatchewan’s capital city? Peter Brown claims this cultural hub is ready for a new title, but Cory Mack believes Toontown just isn’t capital material.

Featuring: Katie-Ellen Humphries, Myles Morrison, Peter Brown, and Cory Mack. 

It’s the premiere of The Debaters’ 21st season and we want to know which camp you’re in: Tent or RV? Gavin Clarkson pitches a perfect argument for tents, but Yumi Nagashima champions the creature comforts of RVs. Then, do the toughest Canadians come from Saskatchewan? Kelly Taylor says his home province spawns strength but Myles Anderson believes toughies come from far and wide.

Featuring: Gavin Clarkson, Yumi Nagashima, Kelly Taylor, and Myles Anderson.

Are high school friendships forever? Charlie Demers believes in these lasting bonds, but Heidi Brander says it’s high time to put high school friends aside. Then, does a nosy neighbour beat a noisy neighbour? Lisa Baker is prepared to eaves-drop a bomb when she argues for nosy neighbours, but Derek Seguin is ready to defend having a next-door noise-maker.

Featuring: Charlie Demers, Heidi Brander, Lisa Baker, and Derek Seguin.

This episode of The Debaters first aired on Oct. 30, 2025. We’ll be back with brand new episodes Sept. 10!

This week, we’ve got a brainy battle on whether museums are the secret to smarts. Museum-goer Isabel Zaw-Tun is ready to exhibit her knowledge, but Wassim El-Mounzer is against these displays. Then, are rules meant to be broken? Deborah Kimmett brings a criminally funny argument, but Don Kelly says rules have reasons.

Featuring: Isabel Zaw-Tun, Wassim El-Mounzer, Deborah Kimmett, and Don Kelly.

This episode of The Debaters first aired on Jan. 22, 2026. We’ll be back with brand new episodes Sept. 10!

This week, we’re waxing on about the pros and cons of candles. Jon Steinberg says candles light up his life, but Jan Caruana is ready to snuff out her opponent’s argument. Then, is Tom Cruise really the Top Gun? Adam Cawley agrees and he’s got the need for speed, but David Pryde says supporting this star is Risky Business.

Featuring: Jon Steinberg, Jan Caruana, Adam Cawley, and David Pryde.

This episode of The Debaters first aired on Dec. 18, 2025. We’ll be back with brand new episodes Sept. 10!

This week, we’re deciding if meeting the parents is a major milestone. Syd Bosel believes this meeting matters, but Abdul Aziz says it’s all relative. Then, does Victoria, BC have the cool factor? Ivan Decker gives this coastal city cool points, but Katie-Ellen Humphries says her hometown is more ho-hum.

Featuring: Syd Bosel, Abdul Aziz, Ivan Decker, and Katie-Ellen Humphries.

This episode of The Debaters first aired on Oct. 2, 2025. We’ll be back with brand new episodes Sept. 10!

Last year, to kick off The Debaters’ 20th season, we asked: Is 20 years a long time? Derek Seguin says two decades is long, but Lara Rae believes they pass in the blink of an eye. Then, what’s in a name? Ola Dada claims there should always be significance behind a name, but Wes Borg is ready to tear down meaningful titles.

Featuring: Derek Seguin, Lara Rae, Ola Dada, and Wes Borg.

This episode of The Debaters first aired on Sept. 4, 2025. We’ll be back with brand new episodes Sept. 10!

This week, we have a fasten-ating debate on Velcro vs. laces. Lisa Baker is ready to let ‘er rip when she argues for Velcro, but Sean Cullen is prepared to declare his love for laces. Then, are dress codes at work important? Chad Anderson says yes, and he’s all business but Brittany Lyseng defends dressing down for the job.

Featuring: Lisa Baker, Sean Cullen, Chad Anderson, and Brittany Lyseng.

This episode of The Debaters first aired on Sept. 25, 2025. We’ll be back with brand new episodes Sept. 10!

Right on cue, we’re pitting pool against darts. Kelly Taylor says pool is the preferable pub game, but Clare Belford hits the mark when she supports darts. Then, two Prince Edward Islanders go potatoe-to-toe on whether their home province is the best place to grow up. Meg MacKay is ready to go to Charlotte-town when she defends her PEI upbringing, but Patrick Ledwell believes there’s better places to make your start.

Featuring: Kelly Taylor, Clare Belford, Meg MacKay, and Patrick Ledwell.

This episode of The Debaters first aired on Nov. 20, 2025. We’ll be back with brand new episodes Sept. 10!

Does being a night owl beat being an early riser? Don Kelly supports the late night life, but Yumi Nagashima believes the early bird gets the worm. Then, we decide if dogsledding is paws-itively thrilling. Graham Clark is ready to gush about mushing, but Jenny Hamilton is dog-tired of this winter activity.

Featuring: Don Kelly, Yumi Nagashima, Graham Clark, and Jenny Hamilton.

This episode of The Debaters first aired on Nov. 27, 2025. We’ll be back with brand new episodes Sept. 10!